The base, which is situated on Route 611 in the district of Nahr-e
Saraj, has been home to UK Armed Forces since July 2011. Its transfer is
part of an ongoing base reduction programme which is expected to leave
just 4 forward bases in central Helmand in addition to Camp Bastion by
the end of October 2013.

The handover comes as British troops no longer routinely provide
support to Afghan forces in Nahr-e Saraj and was marked by a ceremony
held by Afghan officials in a demonstration of the increasing capability
and confidence of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF).

Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (1 RRF) were stationed at PB Ouellette over the summer to assist the ANCOP in providing security on Route 611....